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Let's go out鈥 to the circus

The circus is in town, lets head to the tent to see what kind of sensory journey we can go on. Watch the acrobats fly high, hear the motorbikes roar and maybe have a giggle with the clown.

Roll up, roll up, let's head to the circus

Make your journey more sensory. Try using any of these items while watching. Don鈥檛 worry if you don鈥檛 have everything or there are things you don鈥檛 want to include. Make your sensory journey one you will enjoy.

  • Say hello: Look at yourself in a mirror.
  • Touch: Use crash mats and an exercise ball to pretend to be acrobats.
  • Smell: Lay some straw on the floor and notice the smell.
  • Taste: Try some popcorn as a snack.
  • See: Look at some colourful fairy lights, LED wands or spinners.
  • Sound: Play circus music or make the sound of a noisy motorcycle.
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Welcome to the greatest show

Glitter ball at a circus

Beneath the tent where bright lights glow,

The circus starts, a wondrous show.

With gasps and cheers, the crowd's alive,

As magic blooms and thrills arrive.

Enjoy the show!

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The sounds of the circus

boy wearing ear defenders at the circus

The circus can be noisy, filled with music, laughs and cheers.

If it鈥檚 a little too loud, you can always cover your ears.

The performers hear the crowd when they perform an amazing feat.

The crowd show their appreciation by clapping their hands, and stamping their feet.

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Bouncing high in the air

Trampoline

Watch the trampolinists, who bounce and flip so high.

The trapezists perform tricks as they soar through the sky.

These amazing men and women almost look like they can fly.

If you have your own trampoline, you could give it a try?

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Face painting

Facepaint

Oh, you have to try getting your face painted bright,

With colours and creatures, it鈥檚 pure delight!

A lion, a rainbow鈥攚hatever you choose,

You'll feel like magic, there's nothing to lose!

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Send in the clowns

Clown

When you go to the circus, you might see a clown.

With big shoes, a red nose, all squishy and round.

One thing that clowns love, is to have a little joke.

So if you see a water pistol, be careful, you might get soaked.

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It's not a dragon, but watch out for the fire breathers

Fire breather

Have you ever seen a person spit fire?

Like a dragon they puff their flames ever higher.

First they stand still, and plant their feet.

Take a breath, blow the flames, you can feel the heat!

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Round and round they go

motorcycles and a large cage ball

There鈥檚 a metal ball in the ring but it鈥檚 empty inside.

I see people and motorbikes, are they going to ride?

As they gather their speed and stick to the wall.

They ride upside down. I hope they don鈥檛 fall!

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Tumbles, flips and rolls

Acrobat

The gymnasts delight with their balance and tumbles.

When the people applaud, the whole tent rumbles.

It takes bravery, balance, concentration and strength.

Use the beam or the ball, can you roll the whole length?

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